Obituaries

Rev. Roy Ivan Grant

Rev. Roy Ivan Grant

Nov 8, 2021

Rev. Roy Ivan Grant, 94, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Autumn Care of Statesville. Rev. Grant was born Sept 14, 1927 in New Brunswick, Canada and was the son of the late Stanley William Grant and Myrtle Edna Williams Grant. He attended schools in Canada and in Oct 1948, he married Winnifred Tomkins Grant...

James Sheldon Jones

James Sheldon Jones

Nov 8, 2021

James Sheldon Jones, age 93, of Lexington passed away November 8, 2021 at Alston Brook Nursing Home. He was born March 1, 1928 in Bald Knob, West Virginia the son of the late Virgil Jones and Clarice Jones. Also preceding him in death are his beloved wife, Violet Jones; and sons, Jerry Jones and Joey Jones. Mr. Jones honorably served...

Edith Pardue Lambert

Edith Pardue Lambert

Nov 6, 2021

Edith Lucille Pardue Lambert, 97 of Statesville, died Saturday, November 6, 2021, at her home. She was born in Wilkes County on March 18, 1927, to the late Vance C. Pardue and Lelia Soots Pardue. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, L.W. Lambert in 2014. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis...

Sarah Jane Phillips

Sarah Jane Phillips

Nov 4, 2021

LEXINGTON- Mrs. Sarah Jane Phillips, 84, of Lexington, NC passed away on November 04, 2021 at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington, NC. The daughter of the late Mr. Mack & Huldia Carpenter, Mrs. Phillips was born in Cocke County, Tennessee on June 25, 1937. Mrs. Phillips was known as a loving, giving and kind woman. In addition to her parents,...

Paul Samuel Sebastian

Paul Samuel Sebastian

Nov 2, 2021

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, Paul Samuel Sebastian, loving husband and friend, passed away at the age of 67. Paul was born in Wilkesboro, NC to Lloyd and Gertrude (Wyatt) Sebastian who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Debra McGee Sebastian; his sister, Ellen Lackey (Gary); and brother, Curtis Sebastian (Sherry). Two sisters preceded him in...

Max Douglas Davidson

Max Douglas Davidson

Nov 2, 2021

Mr. Max Douglas Davidson, 93, of Statesville, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in an automobile accident. Born in Iredell County on May 25, 1928, he was a son of the late Roy Melmouth Davidson and Berta Candace Roseman Davidson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Christopher (Chris) Alan Davidson and a granddaughter, Erin...

Lois Vermillion Coonfield

Lois Vermillion Coonfield

Nov 2, 2021

Lois Ann Vermillion Coonfield, 79, of Statesville, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Hulbert, Oklahoma, on May 21, 1942, to the late Elton Jack Vermillion and Anna Daniels Vermillion. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Edward Coonfield in 2012, a sister, Marjorie Sydebotham and a brother, Elton J. Vermillion,...

Garry Blackwood

Garry Blackwood

Nov 2, 2021

Garry Blackwood, age 63, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on December 13, 1957 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late William Turner Blackwood and Annie Mae Gallmon Blackwood. Mr. Blackwood was a member of Jesus Saved Ministries where he served in the Audio and Visual Department for over...

Beth Ann Underwood

Beth Ann Underwood

Nov 1, 2021

Beth Ann Underwood, 45, of Statesville, died Monday, November 1, 2021, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Gaston County, NC on July 30, 1976. Beth was a graduate of Lakeland High School in Lagrange, Indiana. She was a huge fan of Notre Dame and The Fighting Irish. She loved coloring and cooking. Beth was a...

Krystal Lynette Brown

Krystal Lynette Brown

Nov 1, 2021

Krystal Lynette Brown, age 36, of Statesville, passed away on November 1, 2021 at The Oaks at Sweetin Creek in Arden, NC. At the request of the family, no services will be held. Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.

Roy Peter Little Jr.

Roy Peter Little Jr.

Oct 29, 2021

Mr. Roy Peter Little, Jr, 93, of Statesville, passed away on Friday, Oct 29, 2021 at his home. Mr. Little was born in Iredell County on Dec 30, 1927 and was the son of the late Roy Peter Little, Sr and Brita Moose Little. Mr. Little was retired from Fluro Daniel of Greenville, SC where he worked 40 plus years...

Ava Grey Fails

Ava Grey Fails

Oct 28, 2021

LEXINGTON - Ava Gray Fails of Lexington, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 28, 2021, after a long fight with complications from a stroke and cancer. Ava was born on February 8, 1942, to Ray Franks and Virginia Gray Franks in Kinston, North Carolina. Her greatest joys came from being a homemaker and active member of...

Mary Sue Toney

Mary Sue Toney

Oct 27, 2021

Mary Sue Toney, age 87, of Harmony passed away peacefully October 27, 2021 at Rosewood Assisted Living. She was born June 7, 1934 in Polk County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Garner Skipper and Bernice Wilson Skipper. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman Harrison Toney. Mary grew up on a farm, had old...

Mrs. Sadie Ann Wilcox

Mrs. Sadie Ann Wilcox

Oct 27, 2021

Sadie Ann McCormick Wilcox, 93, passed peacefully Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born October 7, 1928 in Trenton, New Jersey to the late Sadie Anthony McCormick and Harry Fetters McCormick. She married Jesse B. Wilcox, Jr. of Morrisville, PA on January 2, 1946 and together they settled in Hamilton Township, NJ raising three children, Linda Woodhead (Charles), Beverley Woodard...

Kathie Mae Parker

Kathie Mae Parker

Oct 27, 2021

Kathie Mae Parker, 71, of Mooresville, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Kathie was born in Alleghany Co. VA on March 7, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Lewis Roy and Bessie Austin Parker, both of which preceded her in death. Kathie was a graduate of Alleghany County High School and...

Linda Sue Goodwin Austin

Linda Sue Goodwin Austin

Oct 26, 2021

Linda Sue Goodwin Austin, age 75, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on February 1, 1946 in Iredell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Boyd Goodwin and Bondelia Smith Goodwin. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid...

Doris Crater Moore

Doris Crater Moore

Oct 26, 2021

THOMASVILLE-Mrs. Doris Jane Crater Moore, 82, of Thomasville, NC passed away at her home on October 26, 2021. The daughter of the late Coy Shaffner and Ruth Lashmit Crater, Mrs. Moore was born in Forsyth County on April 6, 1939 and was known as a loving, giving woman with a strong faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moore is...

Carolyn Dawn Inman

Carolyn Dawn Inman

Oct 25, 2021

Ms. Carolyn Dawn Inman, 63, of Statesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at her home. Carolyn was born in the District of Columbia on April 24, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Rufus Edgar and Julia Ellen Swann Inman. Carolyn was a graduate of Oakton High School in Vianna, VA. She was an avid animal...

Howard Micheal "Mike" Taylor

Howard Micheal "Mike" Taylor

Oct 25, 2021

Howard Micheal “Mike” Taylor, 63 yrs., of Statesville, was welcomed unexpectedly into the Gates of Heaven by his loving mother and brother on Monday, October 25, 2021. Born on April 7, 1958 in Scotland County, NC, he was the son of Howard Taylor and the late Addie White Taylor. Mike was loved by many. He was known for his “big...

Vera Brown Jarvis

Vera Brown Jarvis

Oct 25, 2021

Vera Brown Jarvis, age 90, of Statesville went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2021 at MapleLeaf Healthcare for whom we would like to express our thanks to their doctors and staff for their friendship and care given to our Mom over the last 6 years. She was born December 10, 1930 in Troutman, North Carolina the daughter...